New York City, July 13, 1977. A blackout struck an unsuspecting population in the twilight hours of the day, after stores had closed and people were bedding down for the night. This blackout would go on to last three days, and result in countless acts of violence and looting. The perfect example of what to expect in an emergency situation involving the loss of power.
When the power goes out, what is it that we can expect to happen? An examination of blackouts across the US reveals that -- especially in larger cities -- chaos ensues. With just a little motivation, and without restraint, there are men who devolve to their base urges, acting as little more than intelligent beasts. On the other hand, there are also those men who would be the new restraint; forming new governance and nations, whom people, tired of the lawlessness, will flock to with pleading eyes and hungry bellies.
The act of pure reliance on any thing of this earth, is a fools gamble. Interestingly, almost the whole of all first world nations are set up just so. In any given place in a first world nation, the citizenry is almost wholly dependent on their governing body for survival -- yes, even me. This is one of the largest folly's any man can make. To be dependent on others for one's own survival, is not something a man should strive for.
Without pure reliance on God and one's own abilities, at any moment, the dependent man may lose his security. It should be the purpose of every man on this earth to become independent. Prosper and live by the works of one's own two hands, and the sweat of the brow. Carve out a place away from those who would tear it from your hands in crises, and build with those who would prosper with you.
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